Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee dies aged 95

Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee has died at the age of 95. He was responsible for some of the most popular superhero characters in history including Spider-Man, X Men, the Incredible Hulk and Iron Man. Lee’s daughter, J.C. Lee, confirmed his death to Reuters news agency, saying that her father “loved his life and loved what he did for a living”. She added: “His family loved him and his fans loved him. He was irreplaceable.” Tributes to Lee have poured in from the world of film including messages from actors who starred in Marvel movies. “There will never be another Stan Lee,” tweeted the actor Chris Evans, who played Captain America on the big screen. “For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy.” Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman said the world had “lost a creative genius”. Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr posted a photo on Instagram of himself with Lee and an image of a love heart. “I owe it to you all,” he wrote. “Rest in Peace Stan.” Meanwhile, Josh Brolin – who played villain Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War – said: “To those of us who have been so deeply affected by the humanity of his imagination, the understanding of reaching beyond our potential and the necessity of tapping into our immeasurable imaginations, we thank you.” Lee, a writer and editor, worked with artists such as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko to turn Marvel into a major comic… [Read full story]